Dynamic data parameter load method

Dynamic data parameter load method

I use the load method to load some data into a div.  I need to pass some parameters however the parameters passed can vary.  To do that I tried to use an array like this where I populate load_params as needed.

  1. load_params = new Array();
  2. load_params['type'] = type;
  3. $('#comments_container').load(base_system_url + "&show=ajax_details", load_params);

But it doesn't seem to work.  Can anyone help?